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Marie Brittain Obituary
Mrs. Brittain is survived by her sons, Larry (Beckey) Brittain and Mike (Diane) Brittain; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Ada Jackson; husbands, W.C. Brittain, Dolan Gramling; and sisters, Sue (Billy) Youree and Wilma (William) Simpson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 12th Street Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Gadsden, and Church of the Highlands Gadsden.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Brittain, Jason Brittain, Jim Brittain, Blake Brittain, Jeremy Brittain and Adam Lewis.
Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and the staff at Meadowood Retirement Village.
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Butch & Cynthia Tumlin
October 19, 2019
May the warmth of family, friends and wonderful memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
With Love and Prayer,
Jim Daniel
October 17, 2019
I spent many good times at the Brittain house with my childhood friend Larry. Ms. Brittain was a positive influence and a fun adult. Condolences. Jim (my) Daniel, 1106 Raley Street.
Billy Vassar
October 17, 2019
Larry and Mike
Sorry to hear about your Mom. I still remember her from our time on Windsor Street.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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